Maki-e Lacquerware Workshop Kanazawa Cultural Experience
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Kanazawa is famously known as the city of arts, and while you can find art workshops throughout Japan that you can easily participate in, it is rare to find one like ours that offers you a chance to truly experience Kanazawa's traditional arts in the form of Maki-e lacquerware, as well as an opportunity to sit down and have a conversation with the artisan who has dedicated their life to making it. The translator will be there to ensure that the communication between you and the artist is as smooth as possible, and you will be able to bring home with you a lacquerware that you make yourself!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Due to it being one of the ingredients of the lacquer, this activity is not recommended for those with cashew nuts allergy
What To Expect
In this workshop, you will be learning about and getting your hands on making your very own Maki-e chopsticks or bowl. While doing so, you will get a chance to have a meaningful conversation with an artist who is dedicating her life to pursuing this traditional art. Overall process of the workshop is as follows: 1. Freely draw your original design on chopsticks or a bowl using lacquer 2. Sprinkle tin powder onto the design 3. Polish the surface to finish ※Please note that the artisan will have to add finishing touches to your lacquerware after the workshop, so it will be shipped to you a couple of days after your participation. As we do not ship internationally, we ask that you participate at least a week before you leave Japan to allow us the time to ship your work to you.
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Maki-e Lacquerware Workshop Kanazawa Cultural Experience
What‘s Included
Your Finished Lacquerware's Shipping Fee
Complimentary hot or cold local tea depending on the season
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Work under the Guidance of an Artisan
Michele S,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This workshop provided hands-on creativity with an artisan as well as a person who spoke English and facilitated the process. The artisan was supportive, encouraging and provided instruction and guidance throughout the workshop. I recommend having a design ready so the workshop time can be spent on the maki-e process. I enjoyed the process, learning about this craft and creating a finished product. I highly recommend this workshop.
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